$445,000

3 Kara Place Durham, NC 27712

Estimated payment $2,744/month

Total Views 117
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft
$245 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Discover this beautifully updated 3-bedroom,2-bath home nestled within Durham city limits on a private 0.98 -acre cul-de-sac lot. Enjoy peaceful wooded views and near by access the Eno River and its scenic walking trails perfect for nature lovers who still want the convenience of city living.
Step inside to find a freshly painted home with new luxury vinyl plank flooring flowing throughout and elegant white quartz counter tops in both the kitchen and bathrooms. The spacious living room features vaulted ceilings and a cozy gas log fireplace. The floor to ceiling windows give lots of natural light creating a bright and inviting space.
The primary suite includes dual vanities and a generous walk-in closet, which offers comfort and functionality. Outdoor living is just as impressive with a large screened porch overlooking the wooded backyard-ideal for relaxing or entertaining guest. A 2 car carport provides convenient covered parking. You will find plenty of outside storage with the backyard shed and attached utility closet for your tools and equipment. Located just minutes from Downtown Durham, Duke University, and major highways. This home offers easy access to shops, dining and entertainment in addition its less than 30 minutes to RDU Airport.

Listing Agent

Bernard Thaxton

Thaxton Realty Group LLC License #316786 Listed on: 10/31/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Tamika Thaxton

Thaxton Realty Group LLC License #271799

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,976

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,820 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Smooth Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Private Driveway
  • Outside Parking

Schools

  • Hillandale Elementary School
  • Carrington Middle School
  • Riverside High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0814216940

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,976

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1982
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Phone: 919-791-6602
  • Subdivision Name: Not in a Subdivision
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1820.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior Features BathtubShower Combination: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Structure Type Site Built: Yes
  • Water Source Public: Yes
  • Interior Features Separate Shower: Yes
  • Interior Features Smooth Ceilings: Yes
  • Lot Features Hardwood Trees: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • General Property Information Enhanced Accessible2: No
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Entrance Hall: Yes
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1820.0
  • General Property Information Carport YN: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Utilities Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry2: Yes
  • General Property Information Carport Spaces2: 2.0
  • Interior Features Dual Closets: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Square Feet2: 42689.0
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub/Shower Combination, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Dual Closets, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Separate Shower, Smooth Ceilings, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Plumbed For Ice Maker: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Quartz Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Water Heater: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Acres: 0.98
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Direct Access, Driveway, Outside
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Outside3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Direct Access: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached Carport: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Ninth Grade High School: Durham - Riverside
  • Middle Or Junior School: Durham - Carrington

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42689.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 0814216940

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4976.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Durham - Hillandale

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,976 $501,927 $222,750 $279,177
2024 $3,828 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2023 $3,594 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2022 $3,512 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2021 $3,496 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2020 $3,413 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2019 $3,413 $274,399 $74,250 $200,149
2018 $2,955 $217,842 $44,550 $173,292
2017 $2,933 $217,842 $44,550 $173,292
2016 $2,834 $217,842 $44,550 $173,292
2015 $2,672 $193,057 $42,853 $150,204
2014 $2,672 $193,057 $42,853 $150,204
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $445,000 -- $245 / Sq Ft
Source: Doorify MLS

Source: Doorify MLS

MLS Number: 10130635

Doorify MLS

APN: 177078